BDX (Becton Dickinson) Interest Expense: $-609 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Becton Dickinson Interest Expense?

Becton Dickinson BDX +2.44% 76 Interest Expense is $-609 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BDX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $191.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Becton Dickinson's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -149 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-609 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Becton Dickinson's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 626 Mil. Becton Dickinson's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -149 Mil. Becton Dickinson's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.20. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Becton Dickinson's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-149 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $626 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $14,706 Mil.

Becton Dickinson's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	626	/	-149
	=	4.20

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Becton Dickinson Interest Expense Historical Data

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Becton Dickinson Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-609 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-609 Mil mean?

Becton Dickinson (BDX) has a Interest Expense of $-609 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors.

Is Becton Dickinson's Interest Expense too high?

Becton Dickinson's current Interest Expense is $-609 Mil. Overall, Becton Dickinson has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Becton Dickinson's Interest Expense compare to MDLN and RMD?

Becton Dickinson's Interest Expense of $-609 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Interest Expense for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Becton Dickinson and its competitors. Becton Dickinson's current Interest Expense is $-609 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Becton Dickinson stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson (BDX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $191.05, compared to a current price of $151.38 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-609 Mil. Becton Dickinson's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Becton Dickinson (BDX), the current Interest Expense is $-609 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Becton Dickinson (BDX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Becton Dickinson stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $151.38 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $191.05. GuruFocus considers Becton Dickinson to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BDX:

Interest Expense: $-609 Mil
GF Value™: $191.05 vs. price of $151.38 (20.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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Becton Dickinson Business Description

Industry Healthcare Medical Devices & Instruments

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Address 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA, 07417-1880

Website https://www.bd.com

Becton Dickinson operates in four business units. Medical essentials (35% of total sales) includes the legacy medical surgical unit, which sells catheters, syringes, and infection prevention products. Connected care (24%) core products include the Alaris infusion pump, Pyxis dispensing system, and pharmacy automation platforms. Biopharma systems (13%) produces prefillable syringes and autoinjectors. Interventional (29%) is composed of the surgery, peripheral vascular, and urology segments. More than 60% of revenue comes from the United States.

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